Best Daycares in Jackson, MS — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 24 daycares and childcare centers in Jackson based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Jackson

  1. #1 — New Jerusalem Christian Pre-School Score: 86%

    New Jerusalem Christian Pre-School is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.njcschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Mississippi Action for Progress Score: 86%

    Mississippi Action for Progress is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.mapheadstart.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — St. Richard Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    St. Richard Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.strichardelc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Agape Christian Academy World Score: 86%

    Agape Christian Academy World is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.agapeacademyworld.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  5. #5 — St Luke's Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    St Luke's Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://stlukesjackson.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Little Einsteins Learning Lab Score: 84%

    Little Einsteins Learning Lab is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lellpoj.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Children of the City Academy Score: 80%

    Children of the City Academy is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://readywriters.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Midtown Christian Academy Score: 77%

    Midtown Christian Academy is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://midtownca.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Little Me Learning Academy Score: 77%

    Little Me Learning Academy is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.littlemelearningacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Inspired Montessori Academy Score: 74%

    Inspired Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: https://www.inspiredmontessori.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Religious school. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Awakened Academy-Early Learning Center Score: 71%

    Awakened Academy-Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.awakened-ms.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — St. Peter Daycare & Christian Academy Score: 69%

    St. Peter Daycare & Christian Academy is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.stpdaycare.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Children Educare Preschool Score: 60%

    Children Educare Preschool is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://childrenscastle.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Baptist Child Development Center Managed by Bright Horizons Score: 57%

    Baptist Child Development Center Managed by Bright Horizons is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ms/jackson/baptisthealth.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Mission First Early Learning Center Score: 57%

    Mission First Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.missionfirstelc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Della J Caugills Early Head Start Center Score: 57%

    Della J Caugills Early Head Start Center is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Privette School of Broadmeadow Score: 57%

    Privette School of Broadmeadow is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.privetteschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Holy Ghost Headstart Center Score: 57%

    Holy Ghost Headstart Center is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Starting Point Academy Score: 49%

    Starting Point Academy is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — L. A. B. S. Daycare & Learning Center Score: 49%

    L. A. B. S. Daycare & Learning Center is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — ABC Kindergarten & Playschool Score: 37%

    ABC Kindergarten & Playschool is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Extended Learning Solutions, LLC Score: 37%

    Extended Learning Solutions, LLC is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — The Helper at Cookie's Castle Score: 37%

    The Helper at Cookie's Castle is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Early Years Academy Score: 37%

    Early Years Academy is a childcare center in Jackson, MS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Jackson?
New Jerusalem Christian Pre-School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Jackson based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Jackson?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Jackson?
Childcare costs in Jackson vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.